Study abroad at Mosta

Mosta is a charming, historic, and vibrant central cultural and creative arts hub situated in the heart of the main island of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea, located just 15 minutes west of Valletta (the UNESCO World Heritage capital) and Sliema. Globally celebrated for the iconic Rotunda of Mosta (Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady - boasting the 3rd largest unsupported church dome in the world, famous for surviving a direct WWII aerial bomb hit that failed to detonate), historic limestone streets, Victoria Lines fortifications, and its central role in Malta's booming creative economy, game development, video game animation, and digital media industries. Mosta is the dedicated creative campus home of Malta's premier vocational and applied higher education institution: MCAST Institute for the Creative Arts (MCAST ICA - part of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology in Mosta, enrolling over 1,200 international and local creative students across specialized studios and high-tech digital production labs). MCAST ICA is internationally renowned for its Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degrees awarded in English in Game Art & Visual Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Creative Media Production, Fashion, Fine Arts, and Product Design, alongside direct connections to the University of Malta (UM in nearby Msida) and Middlesex University Malta. In Malta, English is an official national language and 100% of higher education degrees are taught in English within the European Higher Education Area (ECTS). International students benefit from affordable tuition fees, Schengen Area free movement, warm Mediterranean lifestyle, and Malta's post-study work authorization.

Tuition fees in Mosta (Malta) for international non-EU students at MCAST Institute for the Creative Arts and public higher education institutions range between €6,500 and €8,500 per academic year for Bachelor's degrees (BA Hons) in Game Art, Graphic Design, Interactive Media, and Creative Media Production (with EU students studying tuition-free). Master's programs range from €7,000 to €10,500 per year. Modern private student apartments and shared coliving suites in Mosta, Naxxar, Lija, and Birkirkara cost between €380 and €650 per month (inclusive of utilities and high-speed Wi-Fi), while private 1-bedroom apartments in Mosta Centre range from €600 to €950 per month. General monthly living expenses range between €650 and €1,050.

International non-EU students require a National Maltese Student Visa (National Visa D) and an official Student Residence Permit (e-Residence Card) issued by Identità Malta (Central Visa Unit). Key requirements include: an official Letter of Acceptance from MCAST, proof of full tuition fee payment, proof of financial maintenance funds (minimum 75% of the national minimum wage, approx. €650–€750 per month deposited in a personal bank account), comprehensive private medical insurance with Schengen-wide coverage (minimum €30,000), and a verified lease agreement registered with the Housing Authority (Rent Registration). International students in Malta are legally permitted to work part-time up to 20 hours per week after the first 90 days of study.